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Ministry of Coal
Plan to increase mining of coal
Coal is the mainstay of energy and contributes about 70% of the total power generation in the country. In view of increasing coal demand, the Government has initiated several measures to enhance coal production not only to provide affordable energy goods for the economy and ensure energy security but also to reduce dependence on import. The coal production for the financial year 2022-23 has been fixed at 911 MT which is expected to reach 1012MT in 2023-24 and further to 1.3 billion tonne in 2025-26. The major steps taken to ramp up coal production include Single Window Clearance, amendment of Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 to allow captive mines to sell up to 50% of their annual production after meeting the requirement of the end use plant, production through MDO mode, increasing use of Mass Production technologies such as surface miner, continuous miner etc., taking up new projects and expansion of existing projects, and auction of coal blocks to private companies/PSUs.
The total Coal production in 2022-23  was 785.24 MT against 681.98 MT during the same period of last year showing growth of 15.14%. The details of coal import from major countries for last four years are given below:-
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Country-wise import of coal during 2018-19 to 2021-22 and April-December of 2022

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Country
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23

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Qty
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Qty
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Qty
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Qty
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Qty
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Australia
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48.17
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46.72
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54.95
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66.76
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35.27
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Canada
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4.46
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4.69
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2.96
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2.15
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2.25
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China P Rp
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0.05
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0.21
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0.03
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2.62
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0.12
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Indonesia
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112.88
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116.66
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92.53
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72.50
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90.31
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Mozambique
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7.09
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5.48
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3.57
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|
6.57
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|
6.80
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New Zealand
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|
0.50
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|
0.41
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|
0.23
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|
0.10
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|
0.18
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Russia
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4.92
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|
8.23
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|
6.75
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8.27
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15.65
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South Africa
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31.15
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42.48
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31.09
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26.11
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13.01
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U S A
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14.98
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12.16
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12.20
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14.37
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10.60
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Others
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11.15
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11.50
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10.93
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9.49
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11.87
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Total
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235.35
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248.54
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215.25
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208.93
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186.06
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Budgetary allocation for North Eastern Council
As per the North Eastern Council, its Budget allocation and expenditure during the last 5 years is as under:

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S.
No.
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Financial Year
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Budget Estimates 
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Revised Estimates 
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Actual Expenditure
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1
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2016-17
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815.70
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982.93
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979.95
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2
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2017-18
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1090.71
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1261.37
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1110.52
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3
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2018-19
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1485.00
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1225.67
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888.52
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4
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2019-20
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1476.28
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1243.28
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1243.28
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5
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2020-21
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1474.49
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852.52
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852.52
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Total
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6342.18
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5565.77
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5074.79
For monitoring the execution of works funded by it, consultants with background of Managerial Economics, Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering are engaged by NEC. Also, Chief Engineer, Director and Joint Director level officers from NER had also been engaged for Regional Level Monitoring.
Moreover, third-party evaluation for the “Schemes of NEC” and North East Road Sector Development Scheme  had been conducted by the Centre for Good Governance , Hyderabad for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20. The evaluator found the Schemes of NEC very effective for the speedy and holistic development of NER as majority of the ongoing projects are delivering or will deliver the intended and planned results/objectives. Their report stated that the schemes of NEC are critical for funding projects in identified sectors for bringing the North Eastern Region at par with rest of the country, in terms of development and infrastructure.
This information was given by Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Defence
DGMO Level Talks Between India and Pakistan
DGMO level talks at behest of Pakistan DGMO was held on 16 August 18. Pleasantries were exchanged between the DGsMO on the occasion of Independence Day of both countries. Pakistan DGMO expressed satisfaction on the measures being taken along the Line of Control by troops to maintain peace and tranquility. The quantum of cease fire violations has drastically reduced and augers well for the future.
Pakistan DGMO made an assurance that Pakistan Army would take prompt actions against move of inimical elements in proximity to the Line of Control and respond to information shared by the Indian side thereby facilitating conduct of anti-terrorist operations.
Indian DGMO emphatically stated that infiltration attempts by terrorists were a major cause of concern. He also informed the Pakistan DGMO that ‘these activities have increased in the areas North of Pir Panjal Mountain Ranges. Pakistan must institute measures to prevent infiltration from the launch pads located on its side of the Line of Control’.
Indian DGMO assured that the Indian Army will abide by its commitment to uphold the Ceasefire Understanding of 2003 provided Pakistan Army initiates positive steps to control infiltration and abetment of terrorism in J&K.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Around Rs. 9.5 Crore released under “Sports for Women” component of Khelo India Scheme to increase women’s participation in sports since 2020: Shri Anurag Thakur
SAI has established one National Centre of Excellence and three SAI Training Centres exclusively for women sportspersons: Shri Anurag Thakur
All schemes of the Department of Sports are gender neutral and cater to all sportpersons equally. However, one of the components of Khelo India Scheme “Sports for Women” is specifically dedicated towards promotion of sports among women. Also, under this component, Women’s Leagues in various disciplines are conducted in collaboration with the National Sports Federations, in order to increase the participation of women in sport, utilise the league as a platform for talent identification and provide competition exposure to women athletes of the different age groups. The details of funds released under the above component during last three years are given below:

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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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2.34
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|
5.00
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2.22
Further, to provide special emphasis for the promotion of sport among the talented women sportspersons in the country, the Sports Authority of India  has established one National Centre of Excellence  and three SAI Training Centres  exclusively for women as indicated below:
- NCOE Dharamshala  having 33 women athletes 
- STC Badal  having 47 women athletes 
- STC Tellicherry  having 95 women athletes 
- STC Solalgaon having 54 women athletes 
- Two Expansion Centres under STC Varanasi
- Nivedita Girls Inter College having 12 women athletes 
- Banaras Hindu University having 32 women athletes 
Besides, a total number of 3146 women athletes are trained across the country under the Sports Promotional Schemes of SAI. Further, under the “Talent Search and Development” component of Khelo India Scheme, 1374 women athletes are being trained across the country and supported with a maximum financial assistance at the rate of ₹6,28,400  per annum per athlete.
This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
To enable every rural household of the country to have provision of tap water supply by 2024, since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing JalJeevan Mission .
Following the principle of ‘no one is left out’, under JalJeevan Mission, provision of tap water supply is made in every rural household, including those in SC/ ST dominated villages of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Further, priority is given for provision of tap water supply in water-quality affected habitations, desert and drought-prone areas, SC/ ST majority villages, Aspirational & JE - AES affected districts, SaansadAdarshGraminYojana villages, etc.
At the time of announcement of JalJeevan Mission, out of 18.93 Crore rural households, 3.23 Crore  households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, 5.38 Crore  rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as of date, out of 19.22 Crore rural households across the country, 8.62 Crore  households are reported to have potable tap water supply in their homes. The State/ UT-wise details of the number of households having provision of tap water supply in their homes, is annexed.
Lack of dependable drinking water sources in water-stressed, drought-prone and desert areas, presence of geo-genic contaminants in ground water, uneven geographical terrain, scattered rural habitations, lack of capacity of the local village communities to manage and operate in-village water supply infrastructure, etc. and delay in release of the matching State share in some States especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, are few problems faced in the implementation of the mission.
After the announcement of JJM, a conference of Ministers in-charge of rural water supply of States/ UTs was held in New Delhi followed by five regional workshops involving States/ UTs and other stakeholders working in water sector, to discuss the modalities for implementation as well as for firming up the operational guidelines for the mission.
Inputs received from various stakeholders including line ministries were examined and those found in consonance with the approval of the Government, have been incorporated while framing the Operational Guidelines for the implementation of JalJeevan Mission and the same has been released on 25th December, 2019.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriPrahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in LokSabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's telephonic conversation with Emir of Qatar
The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Ahmad bin Khalifa Al Thani called the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today over telephone.
The Prime Minister mentioned that India attached great significance to further strengthening her relations with Qatar, which is our close friend and with which we share an extended neighbourhood. He thanked His Highness the Emir of Qatar for his leadership and guidance to the rapid strengthening of bilateral relations, especially in the recent years.
The two leaders discussed the regional situation. The Prime Minister underscored that terrorism continues to pose serious risk to peace and security in the region and beyond. He stressed the importance of demonstrable and immediate action by the concerned for putting an end to all forms of terrorism and ending all support to it.
The leaders noted the historic significance of participation of India’s External Affairs Minister as Guest of Honour in the 46th Council of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation  in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
Ministry of Finance
Revised Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

After reviewing the cash position of the Central Government, the Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to modify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills in the remaining part of Quarter 4 of 2021-22 as given below:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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|
182 Days
|
|
364 Days
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Total
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March 02, 2022
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7,000
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|
15,000
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16,000
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38,000
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March 09, 2022
|
|
7,000
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|
15,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
37,000
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|
March 16, 2022
|
|
7,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
37,000
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|
March 23, 2022
|
|
7,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
37,000
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|
March 30, 2022
|
|
7,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
15,000
|
|
37,000
|
|
Total
|
|
35,000
|
|
75,000
|
|
76,000
|
|
1,86,000
The Government of India in consultation with Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors, after giving due notice to the market. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.4-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants.
Benefits:
The MoU will facilitate that the Visa Free Agreement for holders of Diplomatic passports as well as liberalization of UK Visa Regime for those who are travelling to the UK legally, after conclusion of the MoU.
It will ensure the return of persons who have no lawful basis to be in the territory of the other Party after verification of nationality to its satisfaction.
It will help in streamlining the procedure of return of nationals who are caught to be staying illegally, belonging to the other party in a specified time-frame.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
80.85 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.95%; lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 3,18,181; lowest in 183 days
30,256 new cases in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.72%
43,938 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,27,15,105
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 87 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 21 days
55.36 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Defence
National Defence Academy : Passing out Parade 140th NDA Course, Spring Term 2021
Pune, 29 May 2021
The Ceremonial Passing Out Parade of 140th Course of National Defence Academy  was conducted at Khetarpal Parade Ground, NDA, Khadakwasla on 29 May 21. Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff  reviewed the parade.
Although, the conduct of the Parade was modified to ensure strict adherence of all COVID-19 protocols, the paramountcy and the grandeur of this remarkable event for the passing out cadets remained fully sacrosanct.
A total of 696 cadets participated in the parade of which 311 cadets were from the 140th course. The passing out course comprised 215 Army cadets, 44 Naval cadets and 52 Air Force cadets including 18 cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries . Unfortunately, the parents of the passing out Cadets could not be invited due to the unprecedented situations posed by COVID-19 & travel restrictions imposed across the nation. While the passing out Cadets will be moved from NDA to their respective Pre-Commissioning Training Academies, the junior courses will resume their training of ensuing terms on 07 Jun 21.
The awardees during the parade include Battalion Cadet Adjutant Mausam Vats winning the President’s Gold Medal for standing first in the overall order of merit, Divisional Cadet Captain Jaywant Tamrakar winning the President’s Silver Medal for standing second in the overall order of merit and Battalion Cadet Captain Niraj Singh Papola winning the President’s Bronze Medal for standing third in the overall order of merit. Golf Squadron bagged the prestigious ‘Chiefs of Staff Banner’, for being the Champion Squadron of the Spring Term 2021.
The Reviewing Officer conveyed his appreciation to all cadets on parade for their impeccable turnout and smart drill. He also congratulated all the cadets of passing out course, medal winners and the Champion Squadron. He expressed that NDA is a unique military Academy and attracts the best youth from across the nation and friendly foreign countries. The Academy’s credo of ‘Seva Paramo Dharma’ has guided generations of officers in the three services to ‘train as we fight’ and ‘fight as we train’. He urged the passing out cadets to carry forward the spirit of Jointmanship which is the need of the hour as the nature of warfare continues to evolve in the land, air, sea, space and cyber domains. He emphasised on the importance of professional knowledge, honesty, integrity and intellectual curiosity. He complimented the parents for supporting their wards during the thick and thin of their three years of gruelling training at NDA. He also appreciated the undaunting spirit and efforts of the faculty and staff at NDA for ensuring continuity of training in the Academy despite multiple challenges imposed by the ongoing pandemic.PIB Pune /M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry Targets 1017 million ton Production in 2023-24
The target of all India coal production has been fixed at 1017 Million Ton  for the financial year 2023-24. steps taken by the Government to increase domestic coal production by engaging Mining Developers cum Operators  are as under:-
 Coal India Limited  has identified 15 projects with total project rated capacity of 168.58 MTY for implementation through MDO mode. Out of these 15 projects, Letter of Award  has already been issued to nine projects having total capacity of 126.74 MTY.
 NLC India Limited  is implementing two MDO projects with 29MTY.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi today in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than10.35 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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10,35,68,740
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than10.35 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Election Commission
Biennial Elections to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Legislative Council by the members of Legislative Assembly  – reg.
The term of office of following sitting members of the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Legislative Council elected by the members of respective Legislative Assembly had expired on 31.05.2021 and 03.06.2021 respectively. The details are given as under: -
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S.No
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|
Name of Member
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Date of Retirement
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ANDHRA PRADESH
|
|
1.
|
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Chinna Govinda Reddy Devasani
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|
31.05.2021
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|
2.
|
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Mohammed Ahmed Shariff
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|
3.
|
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Somu Veerraju
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TELANGANA
|
|
1.
|
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Akula Lalitha
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|
03.06.2021
|
|
2.
|
|
Mohammed Fareeduddin
|
|
3.
|
|
Gutha Sukender Reddy
|
|
4.
|
|
Vidyasagar Nethi
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|
5.
|
|
Venkateshwarlu Bodakunti
|
|
6.
|
|
Shrihari Kadiyam
2. The Commission vide Press Note No. ECI/PN/65/2021 dated 13.05.2021 had decided that due to outbreak of the second wave of COVID-19 in the country, it would not be appropriate to hold biennial election to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Legislative Councils till the pandemic situation significantly improves and conditions become conducive to hold above mentioned biennial elections.
- The Commission having re-assessed the situation in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana after taking into consideration all relevant facts, has now decided to conduct above-mentioned biennial elections to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Legislative Councils by members of respective Legislative Assembly in accordance with the following programme: -
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S. No
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Events
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Dates
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|
Issue of Notifications
|
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09th November, 2021 
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Last date of making nominations
|
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16th November, 2021 
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Scrutiny of nominations
|
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17th November, 2021 
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|
Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
|
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22nd November, 2021 
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|
Date of Poll
|
|
29th November, 2021 
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||
|
Hours of Poll
|
|
09:00 am to 04:00 pm
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||
|
Counting of Votes
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|
29th November, 2021  at 05:00 pm
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||
|
Date before which election shall be completed
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01st December, 2021 
- Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 as already issued by ECI as well as the recent guidelines issued by ECI as contained in para 06 of Press Note dated 28.09.2021 available at link https://eci.gov.in/candidate-political-parties/instructions-on-covid-19/. to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process for all persons.
- The Chief Secretaries of States concerned are being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Allocation for the North Eastern Areas is being proposed to be increased by 21% to Rs 58,166 crore in 2019-20 BE over 2018-19 BE: Finance Minister
While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament today the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the allocation for the North Eastern Areas is being proposed to be increased by 21% to Rs 58,166 crore in 2019-20 Budget Estimates over 2018-19 BE. The people of North East have also received significant benefits of infrastructure development. Arunachal Pradesh came on the air map recently and Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have come on India’s rail map for the first time, he said.
The Finance Minister said that the Government will introduce container cargo movement to the North East by improving the navigation capacity of the Brahmaputra river. Shri Goyal said that the projects stuck for decades like the Bogibeel rail-cum-road bridge in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have been completed. With the commissioning of the Pakyong airport in Sikkim, the number of operational airports in the country has crossed 100, he added.
Given below is the budget allocation for some of the major schemes being implemented in the North Eastern Region:

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|
Scheme
|
|
2017-18
Actuals
|
|
2018-19
BE
|
|
2018-19
RE
|
|
2019-20
BE
|
|
Schemes of North Eastern Council
|
|
335
|
|
380
|
|
607
|
|
580
|
|
Central Pool of Resources for North East and Sikkim
|
|
861
|
|
1000
|
|
781
|
|
931
|
|
Other subsidy payable including for North Eastern Region
|
|
282
|
|
608
|
|
513
|
|
674
|
|
Refund of Central and Integrated GST to Industrial Units in North Eastern Region and Himalayan States
|
|
169
|
|
1500
|
|
1500
|
|
1700